# K090853: Yield Tissue Sampler

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.
- Decided: Apr 7, 2009 after 8 days
- Product code: EOQ (Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 874.4680
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K914181 (1991). 3 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K963252: TBAN, Boston Scientific Corp (1996) Summary page 1.
- K040018: Excelon Transbronchial Aspiration Needle, Models 6410, 6411, 6412, Boston Scientific Corp (2004) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The Yield Tissue Sampler is indicated for use in aspiration in carinal, paratracheal and hilar lesions of the bronchial tree where biopsy forceps cannot obtain a submucosal sample.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K090853
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology